Roy Totten

Mark,
Some points to be aware of -
The surveyor will probably raise the issue of rusty keelboats. It is usually just surface rust as Moody used mild steel.
The panels on the cockpit seats and floor are teak faced plywood which deteriorates over time but can be replaced with solid teak panels cut to the required size.
I have owned my M42 (2001) for 11 years and I have not had any major issues.

Patrick Chesnot

I would add:
- holding tank: original is aluminum and likely leaking if not replaced since; can be partially accessed under floor board on port side of the saloon table.
- rudder shaft lip seals: look for sea water ingress at the rudder shaft under the master cabin berth. To test it, under power, reach about 6 knots to see the transom starting to sink under the water line and remain that way for a little while and check under the berth, at the quadrant.
- lazarette seals and drains: rain or sea water ingress in the lazarettes because of clogged up drains and leaky seals, causing leaks in the aft cabin.